08.12.2018 - Mayer’s World Economy

by Thomas Mayer

America and China argue, the EU stands helplessly beside them. It has no answers to the new questions of this century.

06.12.2018 - Companies

by Philipp Immenkötter

The buyback fever is spreading! At the end of 2018, the volume of share buybacks by DAX and MDAX companies exceeded the eight billion Euro mark and amounted to 8.4 billion Euros at the beginning of December.

05.12.2018 - Economics, Politics & Philosophy

by Norbert F. Tofall

The excessive demands of the state are pre-programmed in France. The state has to fix everything. But if it wants to judge it and break up vested interests, militant protests and even political strikes will drive it onto the defensive.

11.12.2018 - Wealth Price Index

by Philipp Immenkötter

In the first and second quarter of 2018 asset price inflation in the Euro area remains robust but somewhat lower than in 2017. The highest inflation rate is found in Portugal and the lowest in Italy.

07.12.2018 - Companies

by Philipp Immenkötter

The transparency of executive compensation in Germany is disappointing. Numerous details are lacking in order to be able to understand executive salaries and their financial incentives. In comparison to the previous year, transparency has improved sl ...

30.11.2018 - Macroeconomics

by Agnieszka Gehringer

Since the beginning of 2018 the Trump administration has taken various protectionist measures on US imports. No easing is in sight. In the run-up to the upcoming G-20 summit in Buenos Aires, US President has threatened to intensify protectionist meas ...